Smoker Mod (My First Welding Project)

[Dewesq55]

Not quite doubled I'm afraid. The top shelf is only about two-thirds the depth of the bottom. but I've been wanting a second shelf practically since the day I bought the smoker. Now I finally have it.

[Oakgrovebacon]

Doubled your cook capacity!

[ofelles]

Mission accomplished!

[Dewesq55]

Finally finished and ready for seasoning! That will probably have to wait until the weekend.

[tbob4]

Great job!

[Oakgrovebacon]

Looks like that will work great! Oil that new steel and build a fire!

[Dewesq55]

holehogg it's called Reflectix. It's insulation. There is a type of bubble wrap sandwiched between 2 layers of foil. I have the entire cooking chamber wrapped in it to try to reduce temperature spikes. It also helps it to hold temperature better if it rains.

[holehogg]

Good job Sir. Welding expanded metal is not a fun task. What is the silver foil around the smoker opening?

[texastweeter]

ugly welds hold grease, and season faster, lol.

[Dewesq55]

I have no clue what you're talking about, Jerod Broussard but it sounds interesting.

[Jerod Broussard]

Weld Metal Porosity is just collection holes for a more intense seasoning result.

[Dewesq55]

So I got the next step of my smoker mod done. I finally got the main food grate welded up. I still need to grind down the seams and weld a small piece of angle on the front as a handle, but it's usable, finally.

[fzxdoc]

Very nice!

K.

[Skip]

Good Job David. Have fun with that welder!

[Henrik]

Cool, nicely done. Look forward to seeing it in place in the smoker.